RMB Namibia, through the FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust, has donated N$ 500 000 to assist a COVID-19 emergency response programme directly targeting the informal settlements in Windhoek. Conrad Dempsey, CEO of RMB Namibia explained that Windhoek’s informal settlements with more than 180,000 residents are likely to be the first and hardest hit by COVID-19 over…
Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has donated N.dollars 2 million to support Namibia’s fight against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In a media release issued on Wednesday, Namdia said since its inception, it has prioritised its contribution to the country through various philanthropic and charity initiatives and is honoured to once again be able to support the…
As a Caring and Responsible Business and pursuant to an appeal to the private sector by the President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Hage G. Geingob, Old Mutual Namibia has pledged to donate N$5 million (Five Million Namibia Dollars) towards the nation-wide efforts to help address some of the challenges posed by the…
The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is excited to launch a series of online masterclasses available on Africa’s creative network, the MTF portal! The masterclasses offer exclusive access to practical, industry expert-led skills workshops that afford film and television professionals the ability to interact and learn from the best in Africa. We are launching with the…
Every day various sectors across our continent are adjusting and finding ways to deal with challenges brought about by the current pandemic. Given our position in Africa’s video entertainment sector, we are acutely aware of the challenges our partners in the industry face. At this time, we would like to stand by them. Across the…
Considering the current emergency lockdown in the country, Capricorn Group is doing its bit to make sure that no one goes hungry during the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, 27 March 2020, the Group donated food hampers to the group of homeless car guards working in the surrounding areas of the Group’s head office. The reality…
The President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Hage Geingob has announced an emergency lockdown, impacting the Khomas and Erongo Regions, effective 27 March until 16 April 2020. In support of the Government’s pro-active approach in curbing the spread of Covid-19, Bank Windhoek urges its clients, stakeholders and the public at large to…
Mobile Telecommunications Company, MTC, has just announced an aggressive response strategy to help fight Coronavirus. The plan will be funded with an amount of N$1 million dollars that will be distributed to different critical areas as per the strategy. MTC’s Chief Executive Officer Dr. Licky Erastus said, “Whilst we have implemented a wide range of…
On 14 March 2020 Namibia recorded its first case of COVID-19. On the same day the Namibian Head of State, President Hage Geingob put in place measures to safeguard the lives of the Namibian nation. However, on 24 March 2020, Namibia had seven confirmed cases of COVID-19. With the increase of COVID-19 cases, Dr Geingob…
The prevailing circumstances have called on many across the African continent to adjust to new ways of living and working. Many are required to spend more time at home with their loved ones, and MultiChoice Group (MCG) remains committed to supporting its customers with the best available programming to keep families informed and entertained. To…